Permanent Exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Abdera
Clazomenian sarcophagus with representation of a hunting scene
This sarcophagus of the Clazomenian type was discovered at the cemetery of Abdera, and is a typical work of art of the Late Archaic period. The surface is covered with multicolored painted decorations, which unfortunately have not been entirely preserved. There is a continuous palmette design around the rim of the long sides, while the bands decorating the lower corners of the sarcophagus bear a schematized floral decoration. The legs are decorated with a hunting scene that illustrates a rabbit and dogs. This representation quite unique, both in terms of subject matter and technique.
Exhibit Features
Date:
Archaic period
Place of discovery:
Abdera, Ancient Nekropolis
Material:
Clay
Inventory number:
4500
Copyright:
Hellenic Ministry of Culture
Suggestive Bibliography
Καλλιντζή Ντ., "Χρονικά", ΑΔ 48, Β2, (1993)
Τριαντάφυλλος Δ., "Σαρκοφάγος κλαζομενιακού τύπου από τα Άβδηρα της Θράκης", Πρακτικά 2ου Διεθνούς Συμποσίου Θρακικών Σπουδών: Αρχαία Θράκη, Κομοτηνή 1992, τ. ΙΙ, Κομοτηνή, 1997